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4 minutes ago, charliex said:

Hi! Can you confirm all plugins available for choice???

When I downloaded mine, the choice list was long. I'm pretty sure it has everything. 

Couldn't resist with 30% off at the IK store. I'm all caught up sans the Tascam two. Thanks for the heads up.

On 4/27/2023 at 9:37 AM, jesse g said:

I am also interested in buidling myself a new studio desk.  I watched this video about two years ago and build my own Studio Rack.  I did become fascinated with having a router and created some fancy edges on the rack which makes it look wonderful.   Now I am going for a matching desk.

Rack now shown in my studio.  

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1WfMybo-J8fJB1L1TxD5roCog1oWqSBTG/view?usp=share_link

That came out awesome!

I went with a Gator Frameworks 12u Rack table and Ultimate Support speaker stands.

Butcher block stained and 3 coats of polyurethane.

I went with the pipe option. I'm working on a bottom shelf and I still need to build a keyboard tray. I bought the parts from Pipe Decor, they were way cheaper than Home Depot. https://pipe-decor.com/?gad=1&gclid=Cj0KCQjwgLOiBhC7ARIsAIeetVDvk8GySpqxGpA_1E1F-0PjtjBp7-6XFXLMpgsqL_-vmnAuoSiAgGgaAjjeEALw_wcB

2 hours ago, Eusebio Rufian-Zilbermann said:

I couldn't resist the price...

Installed!

How did you do that?

Any way you choose to reference is fine. Metric A/B is about convenience. You load several reference tracks, volume match them and you can switch between your track and any section of those easily. The ability to have presets with different reference tracks at a click and not having to load reference tracks per song/project is convenient.

Interesting that the first article has to do with software pricing.

I just ran Dani California by RHCP (wav) through it. It picked up some clipping, excessive loudness for streaming and said it was pretty wide. It suggested adding some bass and highs for clarity. It's definitely a hot master.

Tone Junkie has a NAMM special. NAMM80 has been working to get 80% off.

https://tonejunkiestore.com/

1 hour ago, Charles Czerny said:

I'm looking for a crossgrade or other "deal' on the Hammond B3X. I own a pretty extensive collection of IKM products, but nothing pops up for me (when logged into the site) on the Hammond B3X except the standard list price of $130. Looking for a ~$99 price point to pull der trigger.

If you have jam points from previous purchases, you can get up to 30% off in the online IK store.

16 minutes ago, telecode 101 said:

I own 99% of total studio.  i am not eligible for any special pricing. good old IKM  😞

I wish they would adopt a system that gives credit for long time users.

I have openly shared EZ Keys midi six packs here with other members because I had almost every midi pack that was on offer. Seems completely legit to me.

2 hours ago, CoveCamper said:

Been looking at desks for a long time.

Came across these a while back, right in your price range.

There are two types:

https://www.amazon.com/Acme-Furniture-Eleazar-Recording-Studio/dp/B088K34YM4

 

https://www.amazon.com/Acme-Furniture-Eleazar-Recording-Natural/dp/B088KCMZFX

Thanks, too big for my space though. I came across this https://www.google.com/search?q=studio+desk+build&oq=studio+desk+build&aqs=chrome..69i57j0i512j0i22i30j0i15i22i30j0i22i30l3j0i390i650l3.8413j0j15&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8#fpstate=ive&vld=cid:dd8987d2,vid:Te6JA3zpwoU, it's built out of pipe and fittings. I did a search for desks built out of pipe and came across all kinds of interesting ideas. 

I've watched some diy platform videos. It doesn't look too difficult and I have access to some wood working equipment. That might be a good way to go. Thanks.

I'm still putting together my new room. What are you guys using for studio desks? The Platform Output https://output.com/products/platform looks perfect but it's been out of stock for quite a while. There's a Rab desk at Sweetwater that would work but it's back ordered. Some of the others at my price point get bad reviews. Speakers will be on stands. Any ideas in the $500 - $600 range would be appreciated.

I'm also ready to pull the trigger on an Audient Nero https://audient.com/products/monitor-controllers/nero/overview/ anyone using one here? Thanks.

23 hours ago, e-cue said:

I’m digging into them now with the demo off their site.

My hope was that this would allow me to take a stereo track, and extract stems (‘layers’ is the term they use) and use them for immersive mix work.  

 I think it’s probably the best I’ve found.  Other than that, I’d roll up my sleeve and turn to RX.   

I've been sitting  on a bunch of stereo files of live shows from years ago that I've been wanting to remix.  I didn't have much luck with RX, I bought Rip-X a while back hoping it would work better. Neither are there yet  but some day........

19 minutes ago, kitekrazy said:

According to the Pro Tools newsletter the popular answer is no since Waves is a single machine license and would require 2 subs if you also do work on a laptop,

I thought you could move licenses between machines with a usb key.

They should have more subscription packages. I have everything and then some from the essential package. If I want to explore anything I don't have I would have to subscribe to the ultimate package and I would be paying for access to plugs that I already purchased. The sub is not a bad deal if you're new to Waves but I don't do subs. I've been plugging away wup free for a long time with what I have. No regrets here either.

6 Packs are $105 at Thomann.

 https://www.thomannmusic.com/toontrack_ezbass_midi_6_pack_bundle.htm

7 hours ago, Michael Parson-McNamara said:

Since  the ToneX Pedal "Includes TONEX MAX software all-in-one player, modeler and librarian and AmpliTube 5 software" and I assume we can use Jam Points.  Then $280 seems pretty reasonable! 

Yes, that mage it a no brainer for me.

6 minutes ago, Marc Cormier said:

it would be great to have all of these files searchable/browseable/auditionable in one place.

Isn't that what XLN XO does?

2 hours ago, Last Call said:

Do yourselves a favour and never try BFD

I have BFD but got tired of fighting with it. Most of my content doesn't show up.

2 hours ago, abacab said:

I have a decent XLN collection, but I installed EZdrummer 3 just to be safe!!! 😂

I'm controversial, sometimes I let EZdrummer play the sounds in AD2. 😆